"I'm goin' to have a talk with Travis, an' if he agrees with me we'll soon wipe out that wasps' nest." Crockett briefly announced his plan, which was bold in the extreme.
Sixty picked riflemen, twenty of whom bore torches also, would rush out at one of the side gates, storm the jacals, set fire to them, and then rush back to the Alamo.
Travis hesitated.

The plan seemed impossible of execution in face of the great Mexican force.

But Bowie warmly seconded Crockett, and at last the commander gave his consent.

Ned at once asked to go with the daring troop, and secured permission.

The band gathered in a close body by one of the gates.